About this episode

Senator Max Baucus shares his journey and insights on leadership, career success, and decision making.

Max Baucus served for more than 35 years in the United States Senate before becoming the United States Ambassador to China. The longest-serving U.S. Senator in Montana history, Senator Baucus was the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee - one of the most powerful positions in Congress - and played a central role in shaping the Affordable Care Act. Senator Baucus joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Senator Baucus and Adam discuss leadership, career success, negotiations and dealmaking, decision making, trust, and much more.

People in this episode

Host: Adam Mendler

Guest: Max Baucus

Topics covered

• leadership
• career success
• negotiations
• dealmaking
• decision making
• trust

Keywords

• Max Baucus
• Adam Mendler
• leadership
• career success
• negotiations
• Affordable Care Act
• Senate Finance Committee

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: United States Senate, United States Ambassador to China, Senate Finance Committee, Affordable Care Act

Places: Montana

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